Bricklayer's Assistant

Every wall and slab on this low-cost housing development in Ballito needs labourers, and the crew needs one more. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Ballito; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Mix concrete and mortar by hand or with a small mixer
• Set up barriers, cones and signs around open trenches
• Help offload deliveries of steel, timber and pipes
• Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
• Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed
• Clear rubble and load it into skips
• Carry bricks, blocks and cement bags to where the bricklayers work

• Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather
• Prepared to travel between sites in the area
• Able to follow instructions from a foreman or artisan
• Grade 8 or higher

• Paid weekly or fortnightly
• Learn from artisans with a chance to move up to assistant
• Boots, hard hat and overalls issued on site
• Overtime on weekend pours and deadline days

• List past sites by name and what you did there, like "mixed concrete, laid kerbs". It proves you have done real site work.
• Government-funded projects often reserve jobs for people from the local ward. Bring proof of address and ask the site office about the local labour desk.